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	Straits of Johor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Straits of Johor (also known as the Tebrau Strait, Johor Strait, Selat Johor, Selat Tebrau, and Tebrau Reach) is a narrow stretch of water that separates Johor state, Malaysia from Singapore.
		The Straits of Johor is the location of two Victoria Cross deeds.
		Straits of Johor's most famous tourist attraction is the Lido Beach.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tebrau_Straits (356 words)

	Johor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Johor, formerly Johore (Jawi:جوهور), is a state of Malaysia between 1°20"N and 2°35"N. The capital and royal seat of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly Tanjung Puteri.
		The history of Johor from the late 1500s to the late 1600s is characterised by a series of succession struggles interspersed with strategic alliances struck with regional clans and foreign powers to maintain its political and economic hold in the Straits.
		Dishes and cuisine in Johor are influenced by Arabs and the surrounding Malay archipelago.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Johor (3397 words)

	My Far East - Johor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is situated at the southern tip of the peninsula, just across the Straits of Johor from Singapore (with which it is connected by a road and rail causeway).
		Johor's modern history began with Dato' Temenggong Daing Ibrahim, the son of Temenggong Abdul Rahman, who was a descendant of Sultan Abdul Jalil IV of Johor.
		Johor Bahru is the State Capital, built in 1855 by the late Sultan Abu Bakar.
	www.myfareast.org /Malaysia/johor (1204 words)

	Johor
		Johor, formerly Johore, is one of the states of Malaysia.
		The capital and royal seat of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly Tanjung Puteri.
		The state of Johor is divided into the districts of Johor Bahru (the capital is located at 01:29 N and 103:44 E), Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Pontian, Segamat and Mersing.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/j/jo/johor.html (248 words)

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		Johor is the third largest (19,984 sq km) and one of the most developed states in Peninsular Malaysia.
		Johor Bahru is a vibrant and exciting commercial city, offering a host of sporting events, a pulsing nightlife, outstanding shopping and accommodations, and a wide array of fine restaurants.
		The museum was founded in 1990 by Johor's present ruler, His Majesty Sultan Iskandar, and its collection consists of the treasures of the Royal Family.
	www.angelfire.com /moon2/munfai83/johor.htm (504 words)

	Vacation in Johor Malaysia with Asian Vacations, Inc.
		Johor possesses a wide range of attractions, from the exciting metropolitan atmosphere of Johor Bahru to the forests of Endau-Rompin Park.
		It is situated at the southern end of Peninsula Malaysia, just across the Straits of Johor from Singapore (with which it is connected by a road and rail causeway).
		Johor was named after the Sungei Johor, which is the longest river in the state.
	www.vacationsinmalaysia.com /Johor.htm (557 words)

	Johor-Hotels.com: Destinations Guide Johor Bahru Malaysia
		Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque: Perched atop the hill overlooking the Straits of Johor, not far from the Grand Palace, the Sultan Abu Bakar mosque is regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia.
		Desaru: Johor's premier beach resort is at Desaru, a magnificent 25 kilometers stretch of sandy beach flanking the South China Sea.
		This gateway to Johor's marine wonders is a tourist destination in its own right with its picturesque beach front, charming fishing villages, and the rustic rural environment of the surrounding areas.
	www.johor-hotels.com /destinations.htm (1527 words)

	Johor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It the fifth largest state(18,984 km²) of Malaysia.It is the southernmost state in Peninsular Malaysia being South of Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang and North of Singapore from which it is separated by the Straits of Johor.
		Johor is the only state in Malaysia which has a 400 km beach stretching on both the East and the West coast.
		Johor has one major airport 30 km away from the city centre, The Sultan Ismail International Airport in Senai (01’38’26’ N, 103’40’13’ E).
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/J/Johor.htm (3363 words)

	The Puteri Pan Pacific, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
		Johor is situated at the southern tip of Peninsula Malaysia; the city is washed by seas on three sides - the Malacca Straits in the west, the Straits of Johor separating the city from Singapore, and the South China sea on the east coast.
		Johor was also called Hujung Tanah which means End of the Lands.
		This is because Johor occupies the tail portion of the Malay peninsula.
	www.malaysia-hotels.net /hotels/panpacificjohor (216 words)

	Johor Hotels Travel Guide – Johor information, hotels, map, travel, tourism, tourist, weather, climate, travel ...
		Covering an area of some 18,986 square km Johor is strategically significant, and is at the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsular surrounded on three sides: to the west by the Straits of Malacca, to the east by the South China Sea and to the south by the Straits of Johor.
		South East Johor offers a majestic abundance of fauna and flora and there are about 40km of tropical, sandy beaches that stretch from the eastern tip of the peninsular to Teluk Ramunia passing through Desaru, Sedili Besar and Sedili Kecil.
		Johor experiences a tropical climate with humidity ranging from 82 - 86% and daily temperature varying from 21 to 32 C. The mean annual rainfall is at 177 cm.
	www.hoteltravel.com /malaysia/johor/guides/overview.htm (684 words)

	Johor Bahru Attractions: The Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Johor, the third largest state in Malaysia, spans over 18,841 sq km and is made up of eight districts including Johor Bahru, its capital city.
		Johor Bahru is a shopping haven with some of the city’s major shopping complexes situated within walking distance from the hotel.
		Johor has some of the most beautiful beaches too, the result of being surrounded by seas on three sides.
	johorbahru.panpacific.com /hotel/location_02.html (442 words)

	Johor Bahru,Johor Bahru Malaysia,Johor Bahru Tours,Johor Bahru Travel
		at the southern part of the peninsular, it is bounded by the states of Pahang to the north, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the west, and the Straits of Johor to the south.
		Johor is one of the most developed states in the country, and its economy is based on a mix of agriculture, manufacturing commerce and tourism.
		The building, which is a symbol of progressive and modern Johor, commands a magnificent view of the Straits of Johor.
	www.international-travel-tours.com /malaysia/johor-bahru.html (663 words)

	Singapore - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Singapore
		The island of Singapore was a swampy jungle when, in 1819, Stamford Raffles of the British East India Company concluded a treaty with the nominal rulers of Singapore, Sultan Hussein and the Temenggong Abdul Rahman of Johore, allowing the company to establish a trading base near the River Rochor.
		In 1824 a treaty was signed ceding the entire island and most offshore islands to the company, and in 1832 Singapore was incorporated in the Straits Settlements.
		It was from their political and commercial base in Singapore that the British intervened in the Malay Straits during the 1870s (see Malayan history to 1963).
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Singapore (1581 words)

	Energy Citations Database (ECD) - Energy and Energy-Related Bibliographic Citations
		The Straits of Johor is a narrow stretch of water separating Peninsular Malaysia from Singapore.
		The two land masses bordering the Straits of Johor are characterized by a wide range of landscapes and activities.
		The eastern portion of the state bordering the straits is relatively undeveloped, comprising of wetland forests.
	www.osti.gov /energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=456762 (407 words)

	WEST-MALAYSIA.COM - Johor (Johore) Darul Takzim (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Johor, formerly Johore, is a state of Malaysia between 1°20"N and 2°35"N. The capital and royal seat of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly Tanjung Puteri.
		Johor is linked to Singapore by two land links - First is the causeway called Tambak Johor which carries both a road and a railway link.
		Johor has one major airport 30 km away from the city centre, The Sultan Ismail International Airport in Senai (01’38’26’ N, It was opened on 6 June 1974 and has been expanded several times ever since.
	west-malaysia.com /johor.html (3333 words)

	Hotels Johor Bahru: The Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Johor Bahru, the intoxicating capital of the state of Johor, connects the Malaysian peninsula by the Causeway to Singapore, making Johor Bahru a popular point of entry into Malaysia.
		While staying at Puteri Pan Pacific Johor Bahru, be sure to indulge in the mystic beauty of the local beaches and the outlying islands nearby.
		Johor Bahru is situated at the southern tip of Peninsula Malaysia; the city is washed by seas on three sides - the Malacca Straits in the west, the Straits of Johor separating the city of Johor Bahru from Singapore, and the South China Sea on the east coast.
	johorbahru.panpacific.com /hotel/location.html (405 words)

	Johor_Bahru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Johor Bahru was founded in 1855 by Temenggung Daeng Ibrahim, the father of Sultan Abu Bakar, one of the best-remembered of all Malay Sultans.
		Johor Bahru is located at 1°29′ N 103°44′ E (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=1_29_N_103_44_E_).
		Pasir Gudang Highway and the connecting Johor Bahru Parkway crosses Tebrau Highway and TAR Highway about midway and serves as the middle ring road of the metropolitan area.
	www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Johor_Bahru (980 words)

	The Southern Gateway: A Historical Look -- ThingsAsian Article
		Indeed, the Sultan of Johor was a fine man during his reign and one who gave Johor a firm hold on the map.
		The capital of the Johor Sultanate used to be known as Johor Lama.
		On its west is the Straits of Malacca, east is the South China Sea, and to the south is the Straits of Johor.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.1551.html (1521 words)

	Johor Bahru Hotels - Discount Hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
		Johor Bahru, the capital of Johor State, the third-largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia which covers an area of 19,984 square kilometers at the southern end of the peninsula.
		Johor abounds with great holiday opportunities for those in search of sun, sand, and sea.
		A dynamic location fronting the Straits of Johor at the centre of this southern-most Malaysian city, 10 minutes from downtown, near the Sultan’s Palace,....
	www.johor-hotels.com (344 words)

	Johor Bahru Travel Destination Guide - Malaysia
		The shopping malls in Johor Bahru are stocked with a wide selection of local and imported goods including designer wear, branded goods, electrical and electronic items, fabrics, household products, ladies and men's accessories, jewelry, sports wear and equipment, cosmetics and fragrances.
		The mix of cultural influences in Johor has resulted in a wonderful blend of culinary delights that has made it a gastronomic paradise in its own rights.
		Johor Bahru is obviously one of the best places to sample many tempting dishes.
	www.asia-discovery.com /malaysia/johor/destination.htm (1924 words)

	Johor - Johor Bharu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Officially opened by the late Sultan Ibrahim in 1890, this mosque is considered one of the finest in Malaysia.
		Its architectural design and setting atop a hill with sweeping view of the Straits of Johor makes it a famed landmark.
		The final resting place for Johor Royalty, the mausoleum’s architecture is one of a fine, unique and aesthetic design of yesteryears.
	www.abcmalaysia.com /tour_malaysia/jhr_jbhru.htm (366 words)

	Mercure Ace Johor Bahru Hotel, Malaysia
		All rooms enjoy superb views over Johor Bahru, the straits of Johor and the coastline of Singapore.
		At the Compact Hotel Johor Bahru the cozy design of the rooms provide guests with a warm and comfortable environment in which to rest and relax.
		Deluxe rooms at the Compact Hotel Johor Bahru comprise either king or twin beds, are 30 sqm in area and are equipped with a shower stall.
	www.aroundasia.com /MercureAceJohorBahru.htm (274 words)

	Johor Bahru Darul Takzim
		Sultan Abu Bakar gave Johor its constitution, developed its modern administrative system, and constructed the Istana Besar - the official residence of the Sultan.
		The village of Desaru and the remote and beautiful islands in the South China Sea are favored by vacationers seeking a relaxed and natural holiday environment, while the state's commercial centres attract businessmen from all over the world.
		Johor Bahru is linked to Singapore via its 1,056-metre causeway, a dramatic road, rail, and pedestrian link across the Straits of Johor.
	www.geocities.com /Tokyo/5525/johor.html (749 words)

	Singapore objected to bridge to replace Causeway: STAR
		Gerbang Perdana, which is the project developer, was directed to revise the proposal when Singapore objected to a bridge to replace the whole Causeway, he said.
		This was aimed at easing the traffic congestion in Johor Baru, improving water quality and reducing pollution in the Straits of Johor.
		He said the 1.4km bridge would comprise three sections, namely a section from the international boundary of the Causeway over the Straits of Johor, a cable stayed bridge and another section approaching the CIQ complex in Johor Baru.
	www.singapore-window.org /sw03/030217st.htm (416 words)

	dinner_site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Like Malaysia, Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru stands poised and ready to meet the challenges of a new era whilst preserving time-honoured traditions and integrating with the diversity of peoples and cultures.
		The luxury of the hotel starts in the lobby; the 4 storey high glass-paneled Lounge is the perfect vantage point for a panoramic vista of the Straits of Johor and the northern coastline of Singapore.
		Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru fronts the Straits of Johor and is located just 10 minutes away from the town and near the Sultans Palace.
	www.mmajb.com /dinner_site.htm (711 words)

	Johor - TheBestLinks.com - Johore, Malaysia, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Johor - TheBestLinks.com - Johore, Malaysia, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia,...
		Johore, Johor, Malaysia, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Melaka, Pahang, Kluang...
		The causeway was completed in 1923 and the bridge (the "Second Link") was completed in 1996.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Johore.html (253 words)

	Johor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Johor has one major airport 30 km away from the city centre, Senai AirportThe Sultan Ismail International Airport/ in Senai (01’38’26’ N, 103’40’13’ E).
		Johor Bahru DistrictJohor Bahru/ 1817.8 km², population 1,064,881
		Having organised the game on a carnival basis since 1999, the Johor FA will organise the first state-level league in the country from July 24-Sept 18.
	www.infothis.com /find/Johor (3585 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Johor Bahru Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		Built to commemorate the declaration of Johor Bahru as a city on 31 December 1993, Dataran Bandaraya or City Square is much sought after for public events like parades and stage shows.
		Founded in 1910, the Johor Art Gallery houses all discovered and historical items such as documents and cultural artifacts traditionally used by Malays, particularly from the State of Johor.
		As it is on a hill, the square tower of the massive building still dominates the Johor Bahru skyline despite the appearance of many high rise buildings in the recent years.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Johor/Johor_Bahru-1280844/Things_To_Do-Johor_Bahru-BR-1.html (1048 words)

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